chf term

increase in size of an organ or structure is called

hypertrophy
enlargement of the heart

cardiomegaly
difficulty in breathing while laying down is called:

orthopnea
chemicals that alter the force of contractility of the heart is called:

inotropes
an enzyme released by the kidneys that causes the release of angiotensin I

BAD

renin
shift in blood flow away from the kidneys causes retention of:

Na and H20
retention of Na and h20 causes kidneys to release

renin
renin causes release of

angiotensin I
angiotensin I is converted to

angiotensin II in the pulm circulation
stimulates sodium reabosorption

antiogiotensin II
antiogiotensin II causes vasoconstriction, and stimulates:

aldosterone secretion
induces kidneys to further RETAIN sodium

aldosterone
stimulates the kidneys to EXCRETE sodium

atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
produced by stretch receptor cells in the atria.

atrial natriuretic peptide (ANP)
hormone that functions in the regulation of metabolism of sodium, chloride, and potassium.

aldosterone

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2010-10-26T03:48:05Z

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